Best trails near Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz"

Stage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail "Pfälzer Waldpfad", Rhineland-Palatinate. This is the second stage of the certified quality trail "Pfälzer Waldpfad", which leads from Kaiserslautern to the German Wine Gate in Schweigen-Rechtenbach once through the Palatinate Forest. The fairly short but varied hike begins at the Naturfreundehaus Finsterbrunnertal and ends at the hamlet of Johanniskreuz. Following the course of the Moosalbe, you soon reach the Karlstal Gorge, one of the most...

Official route of the Pfälzerwald mountain bike park, Rhineland-Palatinate. "Get out of the city and into the fun" could be the motto of Tour 1. Once the last houses in Rodalben are passed, the Palatinate Forest Nature Park offers everything that makes a biker's heart beat faster. Crisp single trails alternate with energy-sapping climbs and descents. The ascent to the highest point, the Eschkopf Tower, in particular demands full concentration and maximum effort. In return, it rewards every...

Popular and scenic mountain bike tour near Hochspeyer in Rhineland-Palatinate. The MTB tour starts in Hochspeyer and runs along varied single trails through the Palatinate Forest around the Johnneskreuz. Great views and lovely rest areas are the reward for the hard work. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Nanstein Castle - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops

Charming circular hike near Johanniskreuz, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike begins and ends in the small village of Johanniskreuz. Heading south, the trail soon follows the course of the Burgalb river to the Pferdsbrunnenweiher pond, from where the Schwarzbach stream continues to follow the trail in a south-westerly direction. Past the charcoal kilns, the Ramscherl pond awaits. The Ramschel leads the way until the route finally takes you towards Badischköpfchen and Heltersberg and...

Leisurely circular hike in the middle of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park from Johanniskreuz. The small but very historic village of Johanniskreuz is considered the "birthplace" of the Palatinate Forest. From here, the hiking trail leads via Erlenbach to Speyerbrunn and via Schwarzbach back to Johanniskreuz. Highlights of the hike: - House of sustainability in Johanniskreuz --- Accessible by bus and train

Adventurous hike in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. The trail around the Steinberg aims to uncover and explain the secrets of the forest. The traces are evidence of the past in the form of old boundary stones and evidence of former forest management or "secret" signs. People working in the forest used the signs to communicate with each other. The trail starts in the small village of Johanniuskreuz. From there, the trail leads along idyllic forest paths around the...

Rittersteine are natural stones, memorial stones or stone markers. They can only be found in the Palatinate Forest and serve as orientation for hikers, as markers of notable historical or local sites or events. Click on the waypoints to open a short description of the respective knight's stone.

Scenic & varied route in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. This is the route of the Palatinate Forest Hiking Marathon. The route starts in Johanniskreuz and leads through the beautiful Palatinate Forest to Fischbach near Dahn. In Hinterweidenthal, for example, there are opportunities to stop for refreshments. There are always ups and downs along the route and the route offers plenty of variety. Highlights of the tour: - LAG Palatinate Forest - House of sustainability - Johanniskreuz -...

Official route of the Pfälzerwald mountain bike park. The start of this great tour is Schopp railway station, so it is easy to travel there by public transport. The cycling stadium in the municipality of Schopp is also located on this varied tour. It can look back on a long cycling history. The careers of cycling greats such as Udo and Hardy Bölts began here. In 1971, RV Schopp built a cycling track on which international-level track races have been organised for decades. The town has also...

Official route of the Pfälzerwald mountain bike park. The "suitable for everyday use" sports bike tour starts in Waldfischbach-Burgalben and leads through the picturesque woodland. Lonely single trails, quiet forest paths in unspoilt nature and adventurous downhill sections take you through the villages of Heltersberg, Johanniskreuz and Schmalenberg to the starting point. This route is suitable as a Sunday tour with friends and as a training route for advanced riders. ---- Accessible by bus...